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Whately agricultural committee approves Shop Whately farm guide, reviews Right-to-Farm sign quote
Summary
The Whately Agricultural Committee unanimously approved a first-generation Shop Whately farm guide and agreed to print a few hundred copies; the committee also heard a $950 quote for four Right-to-Farm signs and will seek town approval to proceed.
The Whately Agricultural Committee on April 22 approved a first-generation, continually updated Shop Whately farm guide and agreed to print a few hundred copies, and it heard an estimate of $950 for four Right-to-Farm signs to be submitted to the town for approval.
The committee convened at 6:04 p.m. and recorded a unanimous 6-0 vote to accept the previous meeting minutes. During project updates, Tori Meiler described progress on the Shop Whately farm database and brochure. "The group discussed finding 5-6 locations where they can distribute the brochures," Meiler said, and the committee moved to approve the guide for production. Doug Coldwell moved to approve the guide; Mike Mahar seconded and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
David Chamutka reported that the quote for four Right-to-Farm signs and artwork totals $950 (Exhibit A). Committee members did not take a formal vote on the sign purchase during the meeting; Doug Coldwell said he will submit the quote to the town for approval to proceed.
The approval to print the farm guide is intended to support local producers by creating a distributable brochure and an evolving farm database. The committee noted logistics for distribution and plans to print "a couple hundred copies." The committee adjourned at 7:40 p.m.; its next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.
Actions recorded at the meeting included adoption of the prior minutes and approval of the Shop Whately farm guide; both motions passed 6-0.
